You can download a demo of Ghost 12 (trialware) here » NG12 DEMO. I was unable however, to locate a similar demo for NS&R2. Both these products, I should note, come with official support for Windows Vista.

The NSW-Pre package can save you money over purchasing these products separately. Note that you need the *Premier* version of NSW in order to get NS&R, as it is not included with either the "Basic"or "Regular" versions.

You should also research whether your version of NSW-P comes with NS&R 2.0 or only v1.0 (which doesn't support Windows Vista). I would expect the 2007 version to include NS&R 2.0, but not certain. Can somebody confirm?

As a side note, you should know that Norton 360 also comes with some back-up capabilities, but does not include the ability to create images (which you definitely want).

At time of this writing, Newegg is selling Ghost 12 (full Retail version, not OEM) for $65. Buy.com has it for $59. These prices fluctuate. Norton Security Store is usually the most expensive, offering no discount.

Newegg sells NS&R 2.0 for $47 (also the full Retail version), and Buy.com has it for $49 ...

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which might make the NSW-Premier package attractive (at $97) to some, since you also get Norton Anti-Virus (NAV) and a few other goodies for an extra $45 .. if you need those programs, that is.

NSW-Premier has long been the best way to purchase Ghost (and now NS&R), depending on its discount.

Quick note to say I found this site (Purplus), offering Ghost 12 for $49 (Retail version). Ghost for the price of NS&R. That's a good deal.

If you're new to either Ghost 12 or Norton Save & Restore, you might want to check out these two threads in the community forums:

So, if you can find an OEM version, buy it, cuz you can always download the manual (save a tree). If you're the type who prefers to read text printed on paper rather than a computer screen, you can always print out the downloadable PDF (or take a copy of the PDF to a printer, or even have it printed from your home).

I haven't yet found an OEM version available for either Norton Ghost 12 or NS&R 2.0. Send me a note if you locate one, or post a note in the forums. It usually takes Symantec some time after the initial release before they begin marketing an OEM version (CD-only, no manual included).

The original Ghost guide is posted here » Radified Guide to Norton
Ghost (which had its 7-year anniversary this June). It contains many insights into the world of backing-up your system with an imaging/cloning application.